Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Experience the embrace of Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes, where layers of tender russet potato slices and sweet yellow onion rings intertwine covered generously with a cheddar cheese sauce. Baked to perfection these creamy and golden delights offer a combination of textures and flavors. Each bite presents a union of cheesiness and comforting heartiness with a crispy top and a velvety interior. Whether serving as a family side dish or, as an addition to any meal these Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes will undoubtedly steal the limelight and leave taste buds yearning for more.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes peeled and sliced into ¼-inch slices (about 2 lbs.)
- 1 yellow onion sliced into rings
- 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 2 c. whole milk room temperature
- 1 ½ c. mild cheddar cheese shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch casserole dish using nonstick cooking spray.
- Arrange the potato slices and onion rings, in the baking dish alternating between them.
- In a saucepan over medium heat melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Stir in 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon of salt continuously whisking for a minute.
- Gradually pour in 2 cups of milk at room temperature stirring until the mixture thickens.
- Add 1 ½ cups of cheddar cheese stirring until it completely melts and becomes smooth, which usually takes around 30 to 60 seconds.
- Evenly pour this cheese sauce over the potatoes and onions in the casserole dish then cover it with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 85 to 90 minutes in the preheated oven until the potatoes turn tender.
- For a crispy topping switch to broil after baking the potatoes and broil until the top becomes brown.
- Season, with salt and pepper according to taste preferences. Enjoy your Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes!
Notes
To assemble a gluten-free rendition of this delectable Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes recipe simply supersede all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour mix or opt for straightforward gluten-free flours like rice or almond flour. It's important to guarantee that all the other ingredients, including the cheese, are also approved gluten-free to prevent any risk of cross-contamination. By assembling this adjustment individuals, with gluten sensitivities or allergies can relish the scrumptiousness of this side dish without any problems.